Blogs
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Nothing is more expensive than missed opportunity
A few months back I wrote an article that suggested that the opportunity to share in financial gains, that did not exist prior to a point in time, with drivers was something that makes perfect sense. I’m talking about paperwork…
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When lives are at stake, is the saying, ‘better late than never’ still acceptable?
“Better late than never” would likely give little solace to families that lost loved ones as a result of the collision between a tractor-trailer and the Humboldt Broncos team bus. Moments after the police arrested and laid 29 charges on…
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The electrics are coming
If the industry buzz over the last couple years was about autonomous driving, this year the clear theme that’s emerged as the hottest discussion point is electrification. And despite a high profile unveiling, much media coverage, and more than a…
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What to expect from the 10th annual Surface Transportation Summit
Ten years ago, my colleagues at Newcom Media and Dan Goodwill & Associates set out to create a high quality educational and networking event for Transportation Professionals and Decision-Makers. From humble beginnings, the conference has evolved into Canada’s premier event…
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The best workouts for weight loss
When trying to lose weight, it can be hard to know whether to focus on diet or exercise to get results, and what exercises you should actually be doing. This is especially true for drivers, who are dealing with challenging…
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FMCSA declines to define ‘personal conveyance’ but knows it when it sees it
A U.S. Supreme Court Justice declined to define “pornography”, instead noting, “But I know it when we see it”. This appears to the FMCSA’s approach to “personal conveyance” in their guidance. Important clarification includes movement when laden, when HOS exhausted…
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The elephant in the room
If you thought that one elephant in the room was a, ‘what’s-that-thing-doing-in-the-room?’ conversation topic, how about two of them? No insult by inference, but this week’s 8 cents or so gasoline pump price spike that was levied on consumers across…
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Tire and tread off claims
Blown tires and lost treads can cause claims against your company. Fault is not automatic. You can defend against the claims. The berms of interstates are haunted by the ghosts of tire treads past. The useful life runs out and…
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You may be on your own behind the wheel, but you’re not alone
It’s not often the death of a celebrity – someone I obviously didn’t know personally – has an emotional effect on me, but the recent news of Anthony Bourdain’s suicide has had a strange impact on me. For those who…
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Haze continues to hang over legalization of marijuana
Whether or not you agree with the legalization of marijuana, society and our lawmakers have spoken, and it’s coming. Are you prepared? I’m not sure any of us are. There is still a ton of misinformation about how legalization will…
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Views from Whistler
What a pleasure it was to attend the BCTA Annual Conference and AGM this past weekend in Whistler. I was able to connect with friends and colleagues, and meet some new ones, all while taking in some great speakers and…
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How to build a healthy kitchen in your truck
If you’re looking to get healthy while working on the road, it can be overwhelming to start when we don’t know exactly what specific changes to make. Additionally, when you spend your days away from home, it can be hard…
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Where do leaders go for advice?
Effective leadership in business, politics a family or in any situation or organization is critical to the success of that situation. I have seen and been involved in many situations at many trucking companies, non-profit organizations, and community efforts that…
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Let’s try harder to get those on the outside to start looking in
Trucking is not the only industry with a looming labor shortage knocking at its front door. Several sectors, specifically in the skilled trades, know they will be facing an uphill battle in the coming years as they attempt to attract…
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Why training and professional development matters
The shortage of qualified employees, particularly truck drivers, is no secret to anyone who has been in the industry for a while. In fact, it’s been a challenge to recruit and retain individuals for several occupations, whether it is drivers,…